Fevers During Pregnancy

ByEmily E. Bunce, MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine;
Robert P. Heine, MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Reviewed/Revised Jul 2023 | Modified Nov 2023
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    During the 1st trimester, a temperature higher than 103° F (39.5° C) increases risk of the following:

    Late in pregnancy, fever increases the risk of the following:

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